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Sunday, 29 April 2007, 17:51 GMT 18:51 UK

In pictures: Protests over Darfur

Protester holds a placard in Whitehall in London

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Thousands of protesters in London have demanded protection for civilians in Darfur as part of a day of global events to mark the fourth anniversary of the start of the Sudan conflict.

Protesters with placards

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Some of them handed a letter into Downing Street which called for an "effective peace-keeping force" in the region.

Huge hourglass

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Fake blood flowed through a two-metre tall hourglass to symbolise that "time was running out" to protect civilians.

Banner calling for action

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Whitehall protests involved a 'Protect Darfur' banner. Organisers said events were taking place in 35 capital cities.

GlobeforDarfur photo of Hugh Grant, by Jane Hodson.

GlobeforDarfur photo of Hugh Grant, by Jane Hodson.

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Actor Hugh Grant was among a number of celebrities who helped highlight the day of action.

Fake blood drips down hourglass with sign in background

Fake blood drips down hourglass with sign in background

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Fake blood on an hourglass displayed in London represented bloodshed in Darfur. An estimated 200,000 people have been killed in the four-year conflict.

Protester holds hourglasses filled with fake blood

Protester holds hourglasses filled with fake blood

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Protest organisers estimated that over 10,000 small hourglasses would be symbolically turned over worldwide.

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